This mouth-watering Madrasi Dahi Baray is incredibly flavorful, giving a unique twist to the classic recipe! Air-fried or fried to perfection, it’s a must-try this Ramadan for a delicious upgrade. #happycookingtoyou #foodfusion #ramadanrecipes #digitalammi #iftarideas #iftarrecipes #monthofgood
Ingredients:
Prepare Bhallay (Dumplings):
-Mash daal (White lentil gram) 1 & ½ Cup (soaked for 2-4 hours)
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) ½ bunch
-Adrak (Ginger) sliced 2-inch piece
-Lehsan (Garlic) 5-6 cloves
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) 5-6
-Curry patta (Curry leaves) 18-20
-Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
-Water ¼ Cup or as required
-Baking soda ½ tsp
-Cooking oil for frying
-Water as required
-Dahi (Yogurt) whisked 3 tbs
-Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp
Prepare Coconut Dahi:
-Dahi (Yogurt) 750g
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ½ tsp
-Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp or to taste
-Sugar 4-5 tbs or to taste
-Nariyal (Fresh coconut) grated 4-5 tbs
Prepare Tarka:
-Cooking oil 3-4 tbs
-Sukhi lal mirch (Dried red chilli) 4-5
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-Raidana (Mustard seeds) Black ½ tsp
-Curry patta (Curry leaves) 12-15
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 1-2 tbs
-Kashmiri lal mirch (Kashmiri red chilli) powder
-Gajar (Carrot) grated
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
-Chaat masala
Directions:
Prepare Bhallay (Dumplings):
-In a grinder,add white lentil gram,fresh coriander,ginger,garlic,green chillies,curry leaves,pink salt & blend the mixture until its smooth.
-Gradually add water & grind well to make a thick paste.
-Take out in a bowl,add baking soda & whisk well for 2-3 minutes.
Note: To check the consistency of batter,drop 1 tsp of batter in water,if it sinks,beat again for 1-2 minutes.If batter floats,its ready to use.
-Now take a piece of baking paper & apply water.
-Wet hand with water,take a small portion of batter,place it on the paper & make a donut shape with a hole in the center.
Option # 1: Frying
-In a wok,heat cooking oil & fry on low flame until golden (makes 14-15).
Option # 2: Air Frying
-Air fry in preheated air fryer at 180°C for 14-15 minutes.
Storage:
-Let them cool completely.
-Fried bhallay (dumplings) can be stored in a zip lock bag for up to 1 month in freezer.
-In a large dish,add water,yogurt,pink salt & mix well.
-Add fried or air fried bhallay & let them soak for 15 minutes then take out from water & squeeze gently to remove excess water.
Prepare Coconut Dahi:
-In a bowl,add yogurt,black pepper powder,pink salt,sugar,fresh coconut & whisk well.
-In a serving dish,place soaked bhallay & add pour prepared coconut dahi.
Prepare Tarka:
-In a small frying pan,add cooking oil,dried red chillies,cumin seeds,black mustard seeds,curry leaves, fresh coriander & mix well.
-Now pour prepared tarka on dahi baray.
-Sprinkle kashmiri red chilli powder & garnish with carrot,fresh coriander,chaat masala & serve!
